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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.56, 280.28 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.56, 280.28 and 121.60 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.56 : 280.28 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.56/280.28 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.56x = 280.28 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.56x = 34,082.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,082.05/186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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